Enrollment
447
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edina, MN
International Spanish Language Acad
Federal NCES profile for International Spanish Language Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270029603736Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Spanish Language Acad earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
International Spanish Language Acad has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Spanish Language Acad ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: International Spanish Language Acad · Minnesota
NCES ID 270029603736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Spanish Language Acad compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Spanish Language Acad
International Spanish Language Acad is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Edina, Minnesota, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 447 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding International Spanish Language Acad spends $11,925 per pupil, 22% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
International Spanish Language Acad is a single-school charter district, so International Spanish Language Acad operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How International Spanish Language Acad compares
International Spanish Language Acad on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 76% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, International Spanish Language Acad is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Spanish Language Acad, which includes International Spanish Language Acad.
$11,925
Per student
-22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 67.0%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
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Frequently asked questions about International Spanish Language Acad
How many students attend International Spanish Language Acad?
International Spanish Language Acad has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edina, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Spanish Language Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at International Spanish Language Acad is 19.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Spanish Language Acad?
10.1% of students at International Spanish Language Acad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Spanish Language Acad?
The largest demographic group at International Spanish Language Acad is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Edina, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Spanish Language Acad?
International Spanish Language Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does International Spanish Language Acad rank among elementary schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, International Spanish Language Acad ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Edina, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Edina on the city page.
Is International Spanish Language Acad a good school?
International Spanish Language Acad earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in International Spanish Language Acad?
None; International Spanish Language Acad is a single-school charter district, and International Spanish Language Acad is its only campus.
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